Take a virtual hike with Ranger Glen. Hiking from Boney Mountain to the Pacific Coast is an 8 mile journey through pond, canyon, valley, and other habitats. There is a lot to see! Join Ranger Glen and the plants and animals of the Santa Monica Mountains on an adventure of discovery. Find out why Biodiversity is so important to all of us. We hope you will have fun on the Biodiversity Experience!
Designed to supplement the 4th and 5th grade traveling trunk program-Struggle and Opportunity: A California Cultural Journey, these interactive vignettes provide pictures and insight into the cultures that have shaped the history and land of the Santa Monica Mountains-- including: Chumash, Spanish Missions, and Spanish Ranchos. Visit the past and explore our mountain heritage on The Cultural Journey!
Did You Know?
A study that began in 2002 reveals a lion and his offspring are surviving in the Santa Monica Mountains. Radio collars track them crossing roads and navigating through open spaces. Their future is uncertain, but with conservation efforts, they may continue to make these mountains their home.